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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1943

Page

4

Evening Star publishing company notice and rates

The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia announces publication details and subscription rates. It lists addressing and delivery reminders, national reps in New York, and monthly, quarterly, and annual rates for mail and motor route options.

Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester The Star National Representatives DelLisser, Inc St., New York Advame

Peace Be Unto You Quote From John 20 21

A dated religious line from May 5 1943 features Jesus offering peace to his disciples as he sends them, reflecting a biblical sermon style and faith guidance from that period.

Jesus John

Flying Fortresses Lift Ten Tons of Bombs in Experiments

The B 17 Flying Fortresses reportedly carried up to ten tons of bombs in experiments, likely by wing mounting two-ton bombs and special bomb bay loading. Predictions say American bombers will join RAF night raids, though heavy loads reduce range and maneuverability. Daylight sorties with super loaded planes offer a compromise with dawn releases and restored return flight safety.

Ira C. Baker United States Army Air Forces RAF Germany

Editorial on Shangri La raid and press restrictions

Reprinted Martinsville editorial critiques handling of the Shangri La raid coverage. It argues Washington delayed confirmation and restricted reporting while the Japanese published details, noting friction between the Army Navy and Office of War Information and railing at officials.

Martinsville Bulletin Shangri- la Office of War Information Army Navy Jimmy Doolittle Hornet Toyko Doolittle Japan China Washington Donald Coe North Africa Roosevelt Camacho Mexico Elmer Davis

Shift In Viewpoint On War Rationing And Prices

Fragmentary report notes shifting public attitude toward property as rationing continues and food prices rise. It recalls a past era when American tables were full and hearty meals reflected different wartime priorities.

America

Rural Fire Hits National Wealth Perceptions

A rural fire destroying barns and livestock shifts viewpoint from personal loss to national wealth impact. It underscores how farm animal loss reduces meat and milk supplies, influencing urban consumers who may later face higher costs and tighter markets. The piece links property damage to broader economic consequences.

Takes 'em all to make an army

Richmond News Leader discusses how World War II reshapes draft age. It argues younger recruits will fill front lines while older soldiers handle second line duties as overseas forces grow, aided by better equipment and medical care that widen feasible field service ages.

Richmond News Broad Street

Manufacturing policy shift toward Hull trade program debated

Paul Mallon reports that the NAM and US Chamber of Commerce told the House Ways and Means Committee they favor a pivot to the Hull reciprocal trade program. Business leaders say peacetime production can be redirected from war needs to expanded domestic and foreign markets while cautioning against credit exports and new international currency schemes. Labor backs tariff reductions, signaling broad support for Hull policy.

National Association of Manufacturers United States Chamber of Commerce House Ways and Means Committee The NAM Unitas Bancor

Roosevelt Fourth Term Hinted By Nebraska Senator Wherry

In Pittsburgh Wherry says Roosevelt already named for a fourth term. Washington accepts nominating as a certainty. war focus likely. Officials call fourth term talk hot air, while party leaders push it as natural, with officials avoiding public promotion.

Nebraska Wherry Pittsburgh Roosevelt Washington OWI Elmer Davis Guffey Neeley Mr. Roosevelt Ickes

Ickes Delays Monument Move in Jackson Hole Dispute

Interior Secretary Ickes vows limited monument status for Jackson Hole while allowing continued grazing and life tenure for homes under federal seizure by presidential order. Tax losses to county near $20 000 annually and war veterans’ homes affected. Congressional committees opposed the seizure before Roosevelt action. Local residents term it a monument to Ickes but a tombstone to them.

Ickes Jackson Hole Roosevelt

Blushing as a Genteel Disorder and Medical Talk

A column discusses blushing as a physiological response with historical and medical references. It covers Vasomotor nerves, Burgess's view, and the idea that blushing signals integrity. Reader questions address pregnancy with tuberculosis, contact lenses, and lichen planus.

Sugar rationing books issued in Frederick county

News item reports 5 234 sugar rationing books issued on the first day of sugar registration in Frederick county. Also mentions British troops landing on Madagascar to forestall seizure by Japanese forces and RAF raids hammering at Hitler's war factories in one of the war's largest raids.

Frederick County Madagascar Island Hitler

Cooper named administrator of estate after father’s death

Eugene B. Cooper is appointed administrator of his father Captain Lewis F. Cooper estate posting bond of 600000. Secretary Woodring warns at the Chamber of Commerce that continued aggression by dictators could drive democracies to war and the U S must be ready. Chinese claim gains against Japanese in Shantung province after second big Jap offensive erases.

Eugene B. Cooper Lewis F. Cooper Woodring U. S. Chamber of Commerce U. S Shantung

Colors of Parade Prominent in Clarke County Festival

Clarke County Democratic committee passes a resolution backing Harry F. Byrd for U.S. Senator. Philip B. Eastham of Front Royal, veteran of Mosby's Rangers, dies from injuries after an automobile accident amidst the Blossom Festival events.

Clarke County Democratic Committee Harry F.byrd U. S Philip B. Eastham Front Royal Mosby Rangers

Em ploye Robey Henderson Dies in Dynamite Accident

Robey M. Henderson, an employee of the Northern Virginia Power Company, is accidentally killed when dynamite he is carrying explodes. Henry Ford is named world’s wealthiest man after Ford Motor Company releases its financial statement.

Robey M. Henderson Northern Virginia Power Company Henry Ford Ford Motor Company

Fireman Irwin Arnold Recovers After Ladder Fall

A 27 year old incident reports Irwin Arnold, driver for the Friendship Fire Company, resting comfortably following a fall from a ladder. In international news, Germany agrees to modify submarine methods if the United States pushes England to comply with international law. German forces renew offensive with a fierce Verdun assault.

Irwin Arnold Friendship Fire Company Germany U. S England Verdun Front

Four year old George Barry operated on at Memorial Hospital

A four year old boy named George Barry underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital. Miss Mary E. Russell departed for Richmond to visit Mr. and Mrs. Carter Scott. Lillian Haines, daughter of Daniel Haines, became suddenly ill with spasms.

George Barry Memorial Hospital Mary E. Russell Richmond Carter Scott Lillian Haines Daniel Haines

Mystery on Campus Microphone Clue Raises Suspicion

Agatha and Clemantine suspect Willard, a blind student, may be linked to a hidden microphone. Hans argues the device could be planted, while Willard questions the evidence and offers a cautious explanation of his own innocence. Agatha questions Willard and learns he can identify a Professor Halder tube.

Willard Agatha Hans Putnam Hans Clemantine Professor Halder Bacon Arona Ee Willard

Special Evangelistic Services At Opequon Church Kernstown

Special services at the historic Opequon Presbyterian Church in Kernstown run May 12 to May 21 at 8 p m guest minister Rev E H Gartrell a native of Ashland Kentucky and Hampden Sydney and Union Theological Seminary graduate will lead the ten day meeting despite transportation shortages officials urge all in the Kernstown area to attend Gartrell will stay at the Kernstown manse during the services focusing on deeper Christian life and outreach to nonmembers

Opequon Presbyterian Church Kernstown E. H. Gartrell Pulaski Mr. Gartrell Ashland Virginia Hampden-Sydney College Union Theological Seminary Richmond Gartrell Akey Church

Episcopal Female Institute Bazaar Draws Broad Support

Forty five years ago the Episcopal Female Institute held a successful bazaar drawing community support. A furniture clamp fell against the left side of Mr. William Striker's head while he worked at Kurtz's Furniture Store, an incident noted in the local column.

Episcopal Female Institute William Strikers Omen

Treasury Status May 3 Receipts and Debt Details

Treasury daily status reports receipts of 121.93 million dollars and expenditures of 355.47 million, leaving gross debt at 134.989 billion. The day shows an increase of 166.61 million over the previous day.

How's Your I Q Seven Test Questions Page 2 Answers

A list of trivia prompts asks for the Puerto Rico governor, language diversity among American Indians at Columbus time, current FBI director, author of Seven Came Through, whether snow is frozen rain, U S births in 1942, Carnegie Illinois Steel ship tests claim, Morgan successor, Rosenwald gift to an art gallery, and the author of the phrase with malice toward none.

Puerto Rico Columbus New World Federal Bureau of Investigation

Local Sports Highlight Featured In Star Daily

The Evening Star Daily spotlights local sports with a feature on area teams and standout athletes. Coverage covers recent games, player performances, and community sports events shaping the season.

Evening Star

Also Mentioned on This Page

P. Byrd, JR E. Va Shangri-La Paul Mallon Ato AF of L Bill Green Mr. Hull Clendening Thomas H. Burgess Charlotte Corday Ettin Chouden J. K Fred Neher Priorities Board Richard Houghton Opequon Church Gardless Carlyle McDonald Scott Acrapp Dromedary the Treasury I. Q R. J. Scott M.de Grandpre M.le Pique Paris France Lee Valley Arequi Peru United States Arid
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